Architect Architectural Finishes

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Architect – Architectural Finishes to oversee and supervise architectural finishing works for a landmark development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This regular position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience to ensure all architectural and interior finishing works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project schedules.

Role Context and Impact

The successful candidate will work closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, design teams, contractors, and specialist suppliers. This role is critical for delivering exceptional quality finishes across hospitality, convention center, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments, ensuring compliance and high standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor architectural finishing works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, design intent, and contract requirements.
• Review and assess architectural shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Inspect installation of architectural finishes, including stone cladding, marble, granite, ceramic and porcelain tiles, gypsum works, suspended ceilings, wall finishes, decorative panels, paint systems, glazing, and specialty finishes.
• Supervise interior fit-out activities, including joinery, millwork, furniture integration, decorative metalworks, and bespoke architectural elements.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved samples, mock-ups, and project quality standards.
• Coordinate with interior designers, architects, structural engineers, MEP teams, and specialist contractors to resolve design and construction interface issues.
• Conduct routine site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship and compliance with approved standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress against approved project schedules.
• Verify that all architectural materials delivered to site conform to approved material submissions and project specifications.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and proposed design modifications.
• Ensure proper implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures during all architectural finishing activities.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and workmanship issues, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, progress meetings, technical workshops, and client inspections.
• Monitor façade finishes and architectural interface works to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Review architectural testing requirements, including façade performance tests, waterproofing tests, acoustic tests, and finish inspections where applicable.
• Assist in progress verification and certification of completed works.
• Lead snagging and de-snagging inspections and ensure timely closure of punch-list items.
• Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements during architectural finishing operations.
• Prepare inspection reports, progress updates, technical assessments, and project documentation.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural finishing works.

About SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering, part of AtkinsRéalis, is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. The company connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Working with industry partners and clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is committed to engineering a better future for the planet and its people.